On-Site BCBA (Full-time)

Possibilities•St. George, UT

1d•$82,500 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Possibilities, we’re redefining what ABA therapy can look and feel like for our learners, their families, and our team. We are growing at a healthy, exciting pace and are looking for employees who are passionate about helping others, inspired by meaningful progress, and energized by building something special. Founded on the belief that every child and young adult can succeed with the right tools, Possibilities exists to help learners and their loved ones imagine new opportunities through compassionate, individualized care. We do ABA differently, guided by values of hope, community, empowerment, and growth that shape everything we do. Onsite BCBA Job Description The BCBA Clinician practices under the close, ongoing supervision of the Clinical Director and is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans for their assigned learners as well as preparing their ongoing progress reports. The BCBA Clinician is also responsible for supervising the ongoing performance of their assigned clinicians (BACB Trainees and BCaBAs) and RBTs. The BCBA Clinician provides assistance to learners, families, and team members by providing an appropriate, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Active BCBA Certification
8-Hour Supervision Course
Licensed as a Behavior Analyst in Utah or South Dakota (or willingness to obtain, depending on the service location)
Reliable transportation
Proficient in spoken and written English
Able to effectively learn, demonstrate, and teach physical tasks relevant to the role
Capable of transitioning from standing to kneeling and back, as required by job tasks
Sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform role-specific duties (e.g., guiding physical activities, demonstrating movement-based skills)
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Attend to and resolve parent, staff, and learner concerns under close supervision of the Clinical Director
Conduct intake assessments and generate reports, as assigned
Oversee an assigned caseload of learners
Develop treatment goals that are objective, measurable, and provide clear planning toward discharge
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans, ensuring learners are making optimal progress and plans are implemented with high fidelity. Use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.
Create behavior programming to support the development of appropriate behavior while reducing inappropriate behavior
Conduct ongoing assessment when necessary, including but not limited to the following: PEAK, VB-MAPP, Functional Analyses, ABLLS, AFLS, preference assessments, functional analyses, etc.
Write ongoing progress reports according to funder guidelines
Provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and related development disabilities across the clinic, home, and community, as needed
Consult with colleagues, collaborate/consult with caregivers and other professionals (e.g., daycare, medical professionals, SLP, OT, etc.), and work as a team to best support each learner.
Coordinate continuity of care across all team members.
Maintain clinical paperwork (e.g., required forms, releases, reports, etc.), analyze data, and engage in accurate and complete documentation of hours and activities
Provide ongoing support, supervision, and training to RBTs across clinic, home, community, and school settings
Assist in the training and development of RBT, BACB Trainee, and BCaBA staff according to the performance metrics of their positions, providing direction and clear expectations
Fill in gaps and/or provide support during callouts and other low-level management issues
Carry a caseload and meet direct service hours as identified by the CEO
Track and enforce learner cancellation policy and authorization fulfillment (escalate to Clinical Director as necessary)
Communicate ongoing progress with parents (at least monthly)
Understand and disseminate all company policies (including HIPAA) to supervisees
Work closely with Clinical Director
Perform other duties as assigned
Employees are expected to maintain 75% of hours worked as billable client time
The remaining 25% of hours are allocated to administrative tasks